Shepard, Sidney
manufacturer, capitalist, was born Sept. 28, 1814, in Coblesville, N. Y. In 1849 he became the proprietor of the Shepard Iron works; which institution also became one of the largest importers of tinplate, manufacturers of stamp metalware, and dealers in hardware and tinners' supplies in the United States. He was prominent in railroad affairs, and for many years a director in the Alabama Central, the Mobile and Ohio, and the New Jersey Central railroaus. He steadfastly declined the candidacy for various important public offices. In 1885 he transferred his interest in the Shepard Iron works to his son, C. Sidney Shepard of New Haven, N. Y.